Hi there everyone!
Hope you are having a great weekend so far.
Today I am sharing a recycled glass jar crafts.
You all use spaghetti sauce from a jar right?
Some of you are throwing stones at me right now.
Yes, I am half Italian, and YES, sometimes I used jar sauce.
Only the best kind though:)
Back in February I shared my Mod podged recipe jar
If you know me by now, I am also a good to the last drop kinda girl…
you know this pretty Saint Ann La Craie sample was NOT going to be wasted.
I believe I got four small craft projects out of it.
Actually my rooster makeover was sorta of a big craft project, as he took two coats.
After I gave my jar two quick and easy coats of paint, I also, used some dark wax to give it an aged look.
A little light sanding I did as well.
You can use any craft paint for this project. I find chalky paint works best though.
And what exactly would a Debbiedoo’s project be without stenciling?
I used the peel and stick stencils I found at Walmart. You simply peel and stick to your project and stencil away. Allow to dry completely before removing. They are reusable too which is the best part.
So, next time before you get ready to toss out that jar,
or bottle,
or can
think of me:)
and do something fun and creative.
You will be glad you did.
Spring is in full force here, and our Cherry blossom trees are looking gorgeous.
I had to clip a few today and throw them in my new vase
You can check out some of my other ideas down below.
If you are not a regular here, I sure would love to see you back again.
XO
kim says
April 7 at 1:22 pmSo cute and I love that last photo!
Gina says
April 7 at 1:43 pmIt’s beautiful, Debbie! I love how you gave it an aged look.
val says
April 7 at 1:56 pmI love the green car. I would never think of this awesomeness.
Dawn says
April 7 at 1:56 pmVery pretty Debbie, I love that you have trees blooming:)
Anne says
April 7 at 2:00 pmWhat a pretty transformation! Okay confession time……. I too and half Italian and my husband is half Sicilian and ……we occasionally well more often than I want to admit use jar sauce :-/
xx
Anne
Martina says
April 7 at 3:11 pmSo pretty!! That last shot belongs in a magazine!
linda says
April 7 at 3:27 pmlove the color of the jar and the little bird is perfectly cute 🙂
Jeanette @ Creating a Life says
April 7 at 4:02 pmI love that color combo! I have sooo many jars, thanks for the inspiration! Your cherry blossoms are gorgeous…sigh.
Jeanette
Cindy says
April 7 at 4:38 pmSuch a cute vase! Your cherry bloom picture is so pretty, I was outside yesterday taking some pictures…the temperature was so nice! They look sweet in your vase!
Blessings,
Cindy
Penny @ The Comforts of Home and From Harvest To Table says
April 7 at 5:49 pmThat is wonderful Debbie! I love, love, love it!
Kris says
April 7 at 7:13 pmDebbie,
This is amazing!!! Wow who knew how cute a sauce jar could look!!!! I love the last picture too with the cherry blossoms one of my favs another reason I need to live where you live!!! So pretty.
Kris
Sue says
April 7 at 10:19 pmHopefully, spring will be on its way in this neck of the woods! Your blossoms look sweet in your cute painted jar. I need to try this paint- I’m always up,for a new way to paint. 🙂
Audrey Zumwalt says
April 7 at 10:52 pmAnother cute project Debbie. Love that color and the stenciling is a perfect touch to make it special. Oh my, the cherry blossoms are beautiful. I am ready for Spring and lots of blooms. Thanks for sharing your talents.
Blessings,
Audrey Z. @ Timeless Treasures
Jacque says
April 7 at 11:30 pmI love the stencil at the end! Very unexpected but the perfect touch.
Angelina says
April 8 at 12:22 amOh, this is so pretty!! The colors and the design. 🙂
xo
Angelina
Kim says
April 8 at 7:28 amPinning!!!!!
Daniela @frugal ain't cheap says
April 8 at 9:40 amI wish people would see the endless possibilities of glass jars and cans!! this project looks great
Tiffany | offbeat + inspired says
April 8 at 10:23 amOh my gosh how CUTE! I love this project! Love the green you used and love how vintage the finished jar is! Thank you for sharing this! 🙂
Jessi @ Practically Functional says
April 8 at 11:54 amLol! My nonna was full on, 100%, off-the-boat Italian, and her recipe for homemade spaghetti sauce was delicious, but half the time she cheated and used spaghetti sauce out of a jar for the base instead of starting completely from scratch. Still fabulous! And I absolutely LOVE how that jar turned out!
Sherry says
April 8 at 5:48 pmThese turned out absolutely lovely, Debbie! I love the one you did before AND this one. Plus you used my favorite color 🙂
Savannah Granny says
April 9 at 1:00 amSo pretty. Love the color, oh yeh, I love the rooster.
Love to all, Ginger
Judy says
April 9 at 3:10 amReally pretty, Debbie. Love the colors of the stencils with the green. Very beautiful springtime bouquet..Happy Tuesday..Judy
Miss Kitty says
April 9 at 10:01 amLove that look, Debbie!!! Now I have a good excuse the next time I husband says, “Why are you saving jars?”
It’s very creative the way you used the dark wax AND sanding just like it was a nice piece of furniture. To tell you the truth, I love Prego spaghetti sauce way better than any pasta sauce I make (and no time spent cutting and cooking).
Ann says
April 9 at 1:54 pmI buy Ragu all the time. 🙂 Love what you did with this and I adore your new header! Pinned and tweeted too.
Debbie says
April 10 at 2:38 pmIt looks awesome! I rarely have spaghetti jars, but I do have others. I love the idea. 🙂
Kelly says
April 14 at 11:28 pmWould you recommend a certain kind of paint for this project, or would any craft paint work? Thanks so much!
debbiedoo's says
April 15 at 6:57 amHi Kelly, I used a chalk paint as I mentioned, however, any paint will do, you just need two or more coats.
Kelly says
April 15 at 11:22 amThanks! I am excited to try it!
Mary Beth @ Cupcakes and Crinoline says
April 22 at 10:05 amThis is so pretty, Debbie ~ I just love it. I’m a jar-a-holic ~ I can’t seem to ever put them in the recycling bin. Such a great idea.
Kimberly Anderson says
July 26 at 7:43 amHi there! I love this idea!
Can I just use acrylic paint? I couldn’t find what kind you used.
Thanks!
debbiedoo's says
July 26 at 9:50 amYes, you can use acrylic paint.
Priya says
February 4 at 11:48 amwhat paint do you use to cover the jar completely? I tried acrylics and though it doesn’t come out on washing softly but it get scratches! Can you advise?
debbiedoo's says
February 4 at 1:31 pmI used a chalky paint on these. You can now find chalky paint cheap at home depot, some in stores but definitely on line.
Kimberly Shane says
February 8 at 12:18 pmI wanted to clarify: you don’t do anything else to the jar to keep the paint from scratching off?
debbiedoo's says
February 8 at 10:03 pmI paint it, lightly wax it, and lightly distress it.
karin says
February 10 at 8:03 pmoh that is tooo cute…hmmmm maybe I should save some old jars instead of recycling them…
THINKING CAP ON!!
Hugs
Karin
Corinne Marsheck says
February 10 at 8:04 pmGreat ideas!!!
Karen M says
February 10 at 8:10 pmGreat idea! love how you gave it an aged look!
Julie says
February 10 at 8:12 pmAmazing…the cherry blossoms look so beautiful in your vase =)